And the cat is out of the bag! Yes, I am in BUShWICk!
((A little bit about this area-- it is SO ME. Okay, I just feel like Brooklyn is so me. We have the most dangerous of ghettos in our area, as well as Williamsburg-- the hub of hip-ness. And in Williamsburg there are more registered bands than in the whole United States combined. Rather spectacular! So. It is so fun. ))
It is truly an answer to prayer. Early on in my mission, I realized that it was a good thing to let Heavenly Father know of the things we desire-- especially when they are righteous, And we Can ask Him for them. Well, I really wanted to serve in Williamsburg-- ((as a side note! let me also add that Salt Lake is joining the ranks... Salt Lake is becoming exceedingly 'hip' it's been occurring to me lately...))
Anyway-- at the beginning of my mission, I asked Heavenly Father to serve in Bushwick//Williamsburg. I also decided to tell President Calderwood-- he chuckled and told me that's not how it works. I am aware of that, but I felt it would be good thing to tell him, so I did!
So-- when transfer calls came on Saturday, I felt excitement with the change, but couldn't really imagine myself living somewhere else-- just the week ish before as I was sitting with Sister Freeze at a little Internet cafe place in Williamsburg, I just felt so at home And understood by these people. Just at peace and grateful--
Which leads to also the question mom asked as I watched my hair fall to the floor-
I felt relief.
I felt liberated.
It felt like the synthetic pieces in my life were being cut off.
And so, when I went home and looked in the mirror and sAw the haircut, I also knew it wasn't finished-- I needed to cut off ALL the dyed pieces.
And it felt great when I went short, short-- because it felt right.
It sometimes feels like a wig- which is hilarious to me-
But hey, I am not this hair!
I am not these clothes. ;)
I'm sure...
I GET TO TALK TO YOU IN A FEW DAYS!!!
Anyway- Bushwick! It is just home! Brooklyn is home. That was the first thing I thought when I arrived here-- and after spending 71/2 months in Midwood, and now I am back in Brooklyn again... I am grateful! So-- our branch is full of amazing people.
My companion, Sister Shumway, is incredible. She is truly a friend to me. And that is amazing. We have so much fun together. And she is such a hard worker! And so smart! And she was going to go to Georgetown before her mission ((on scholarship!!)) and study engineering-- and then she was in Washington D.C. on an internship for Senator Hatch.
Well. While she was there, she felt that she needed to go on a mission. And now, she has been really feeling like she needs to become a high school math teacher. And change her plans. She is amazing. And so SO great at talking to people and being so natural and comfortable. And she is just comfortable with herself and so real.
And also strives I to be exactly obedient. And loves this area. And oh yes, she is a visa waiter. Waiting to go to Brazil.
I love this area.
I am so grateful.
It is always hard leaving an area, though. I love the Midwood members so much. And so it is hitting me now that I am gone how much I miss them, and the good news-- they live in New York! So. I will still get to see them!! They live on this continent, and it is great, and I just love being a missionary.
I can't really envision how I am going to grow in the next bit, but I just know that I want to. And my new district leader, elder Yates is so incredible-- and yesterday we had a district fast and we each created a list of 10 things we are committed to doing. And I am excited to see they growth that comes to all of us as we fully commit. God is so good!! I have truly seen how keeping commandments is the way in which we progress and develop. I love the commandments. They keep us safe and protected.
This is truly the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are so blessed to have the Book of Mormon, the bible, the doctrine and covenants, teachings of the living prophets, the list goes on!!
Okay, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
Oh-- also, this transfer theme for me and Sister Shumway is this:
Come unto Christ and Don't Look Back.
Trusting that the Lord's plan is better for me than my own plans. And letting go of the things I want for myself that are not in alignment with His well. And not thinking that, "oh, when I go home I will..." Or thinking that the things I change are temporary. But that the changes i am making are permanent. I am coming unto Christ and I cannot look back.
Remember Lott's wife.
And so. This is what I have been pondering.
And it hurts a little bit-- but I know it is worth it. And necessary, and I am excited for the results. It's funny-- thinking that my past is better than my future. And I get to trust in God that my future is so much brighter and happier and I just have to trust and believe and be patient. ((<---- eh? It is already working its miracle! :] ))
Anway. Yes. Thoughts??
I love you both//ALL SO MUCN!!!
You are incredible parents-- thank you for choosing the right and for your faith and testimonies. I want you to know that I am so grateful. Thank you for repenting and having faith in our Savior and being such great examples to many. I love you!!!!
Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Onward, ever onward!
Come unto Christ,
AND DON'T LOOK BACK.
LOVE,
Sister Brooklyn Beloogy Blosil
